@oofotaku0.bsky.social
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I'm not one of those pro-mask folks who is going to lecture you for not masking this whole time. The messaging on masks has been horrible. People who wanted to do the right thing were looking for guidance from the CDC & health departments & doctors & other folks that seemed legit. 🧵
January 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I'm not one of those pro-mask folks who is going to lecture you for not masking this whole time. The messaging on masks has been horrible. People who wanted to do the right thing were looking for guidance from the CDC & health departments & doctors & other folks that seemed legit. 🧵
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Could it have something to do with the lavishly funded, meticulously planned, deliberate, persistent campaign of disinformation waged against science by far right figures who announced their intentions, which was abetted by centrist media platforming it uncritically in the name of “objectivity?”
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
4 things to know about the vaccine ingredient thimerosal
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
n.pr
July 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Could it have something to do with the lavishly funded, meticulously planned, deliberate, persistent campaign of disinformation waged against science by far right figures who announced their intentions, which was abetted by centrist media platforming it uncritically in the name of “objectivity?”
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If you’re looking for one thing you can do that’s cheap, easy, signals your disapproval of fascism and immediately helps vulnerable people: Wear a mask.
A lot of great people no longer can attend conventions or conferences or parties or concerts or all sorts of gatherings. Or they have to take risks to do so.
If only good indoor air quality was a priority. If only we could count on people to test, get vaccinated, wear masks as needed. 🧵
If only good indoor air quality was a priority. If only we could count on people to test, get vaccinated, wear masks as needed. 🧵
January 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
If you’re looking for one thing you can do that’s cheap, easy, signals your disapproval of fascism and immediately helps vulnerable people: Wear a mask.
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Wear. A. Mask.
It is cheap. If you can't afford, check if maskbloc.org has some for you
It is easy. I say this as someone with POTS, who is supposed to near-constantly have access to my mouth to hydrate, and wears them _everywhere_
It signals disdain of fascism
It cares for vulnerable people
It is cheap. If you can't afford, check if maskbloc.org has some for you
It is easy. I say this as someone with POTS, who is supposed to near-constantly have access to my mouth to hydrate, and wears them _everywhere_
It signals disdain of fascism
It cares for vulnerable people
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
January 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Wear. A. Mask.
It is cheap. If you can't afford, check if maskbloc.org has some for you
It is easy. I say this as someone with POTS, who is supposed to near-constantly have access to my mouth to hydrate, and wears them _everywhere_
It signals disdain of fascism
It cares for vulnerable people
It is cheap. If you can't afford, check if maskbloc.org has some for you
It is easy. I say this as someone with POTS, who is supposed to near-constantly have access to my mouth to hydrate, and wears them _everywhere_
It signals disdain of fascism
It cares for vulnerable people
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Detroit’s masks required, affordable used book store is here!!!
And they have CATS IN THE BOOKSTORE
And they have CATS IN THE BOOKSTORE
Here's a quick peek at some of our books:
#1 - fantasy & science fiction
#2 - mythology & folklore
#3 - music & music history
#4 - poetry
These are only portions of each shelf :)
We're here at 8275 John R in Detroit tonight until 9 PM & we'll be here tomorrow from 1-5 PM. Hope to see you!
#1 - fantasy & science fiction
#2 - mythology & folklore
#3 - music & music history
#4 - poetry
These are only portions of each shelf :)
We're here at 8275 John R in Detroit tonight until 9 PM & we'll be here tomorrow from 1-5 PM. Hope to see you!
February 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Detroit’s masks required, affordable used book store is here!!!
And they have CATS IN THE BOOKSTORE
And they have CATS IN THE BOOKSTORE
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Since the CDC is now less than reliable, you can check the wastewater dashboard to see what's being passed around and how much.
WastewaterSCAN Dashboard
WastewaterSCAN Data Dashboard tracks infectious diseases across the US via wastewater surveillance.
data.wastewaterscan.org
February 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Since the CDC is now less than reliable, you can check the wastewater dashboard to see what's being passed around and how much.
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All informed people know that SARS-CoV-2 can harm your immune system, even in mild cases of COVID-19.
Research has shown that the virus can cause long-term changes and damage to various components of your immune system.
Research has shown that the virus can cause long-term changes and damage to various components of your immune system.
![All the informed people know that SARS-CoV-2 can harm the immune system, even in mild cases of COVID-19. Research has shown that the virus can cause long-term changes and damage to various components of the immune system[1][2][3].
## Impact on T cells
SARS-CoV-2 infection damages the CD8+ T cell response, similar to the long-term immune system damage observed with viruses like hepatitis C or HIV[1]. This dysfunction may contribute to long COVID and impair the body's ability to respond effectively to subsequent infections[1].
## Changes in immune cell populations
Studies have found a significant reduction in immune cells in the blood of COVID-19 survivors, even 10 months after infection[2][3]. This includes decreases in T cells and B cells, which are crucial components of the adaptive immune system[3].
## Alterations in cytokines and growth factors
COVID-19 leads to changes in cytokine and growth factor patterns in the blood[2]. Researchers observed upregulated levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-5 (IL-5), as well as a significant decline in interferon-gamma levels by 10 months post-infection[3].
## Antibody response
SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies decline over time, with a large proportion of recovered individuals losing detectable levels of protective antibodies by 10 months post-infection[3]. This suggests a potential loss of protection against reinfection.
## Potential long-term consequences](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5sz2cdsg4tojqewqh4vjeckg/bafkreihoqp6cgoj35z34vckexochfqhstsiunlrryhakt7dd73nrwyvwc4@jpeg)
![These immune system changes may explain some of the long-term consequences of COVID-19, including Long COVID[2]. Researchers hypothesize that the virus may cause long-term impairment of bone marrow function, which is crucial for immune cell production[2][3].
It's important to note that while these findings are concerning, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on the immune system and their clinical implications[3]. But by that time, you’ll likely be so far gone that it won’t really matter.
Citations:
[1] https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/covid-19-study-suggests-long-term-damage-immune-system
[2] https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240715/COVID-19-leads-to-long-term-changes-in-the-immune-system-study-shows.aspx
[3] https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-covid-can-trigger-changes-immune-system-may-underlie-persistent-symptoms
[4] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8011344/
[5] https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/sars-cov-2-fragments-may-cause-problems-after-infection
[6] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41423-023-01104-y
[7] https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2023/08/severe-covid-19-can-alter-long-term-immune-system-response
[8] https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/does-covid-really-damage-your-immune-system-and-make-you-more-vulnerable-to-infections-the-evidence-is-lacking/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5sz2cdsg4tojqewqh4vjeckg/bafkreiabxhilune33peqdck3qd7davqbhq2xlvqjsugmzgpbxgvxxpsgee@jpeg)
February 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
All informed people know that SARS-CoV-2 can harm your immune system, even in mild cases of COVID-19.
Research has shown that the virus can cause long-term changes and damage to various components of your immune system.
Research has shown that the virus can cause long-term changes and damage to various components of your immune system.
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After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 years
Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not report SARS-CoV-2 infections.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/aft...
Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not report SARS-CoV-2 infections.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/aft...
After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 years
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
After COVID-19, kids more likely to have GI symptoms for up to 2 years
Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not report SARS-CoV-2 infections.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/aft...
Children with previous COVID-19 infection have a 25% to 28% higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal tract symptoms for up to 2 years than kids who did not report SARS-CoV-2 infections.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/aft...
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Those of us with disabilities have been left behind. Folks seem to be happy for us to die. So we mask & try not to get infected with Covid, which is surging at the moment.
Here's a question for when a doctor asks "Why you are still masking?
@daniellemoodie.bsky.social @wajali.bsky.social
Here's a question for when a doctor asks "Why you are still masking?
@daniellemoodie.bsky.social @wajali.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Those of us with disabilities have been left behind. Folks seem to be happy for us to die. So we mask & try not to get infected with Covid, which is surging at the moment.
Here's a question for when a doctor asks "Why you are still masking?
@daniellemoodie.bsky.social @wajali.bsky.social
Here's a question for when a doctor asks "Why you are still masking?
@daniellemoodie.bsky.social @wajali.bsky.social
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A brain damaging virus on the loose and everyone acts like it’s nothing. It’s almost like there’s a brain damaging virus on the loose.
#CovidIsntOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#WearAnN95
#CovidIsntOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#WearAnN95
June 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A brain damaging virus on the loose and everyone acts like it’s nothing. It’s almost like there’s a brain damaging virus on the loose.
#CovidIsntOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#WearAnN95
#CovidIsntOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#WearAnN95
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Take note. Covid is on the move again. None of us is immune. Wear an n95 respirator 😷 in public indoor spaces. Keep your distance from people you don't live with. If you have symptoms, test and stay home. Be Covid-smart. Let's not spread this virus.
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
Worrying new COVID variant NB. 1.8.1, wreaking havoc in China, is now in Victoria.
COVID cases in Victoria spiked 55% in late May as the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is wreaking havoc in China, hit the state. Flu cases rose 45% and RSV infections jumped 19.3% in the same week.
Source: archive.md/cqHdN
COVID cases in Victoria spiked 55% in late May as the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is wreaking havoc in China, hit the state. Flu cases rose 45% and RSV infections jumped 19.3% in the same week.
Source: archive.md/cqHdN
June 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Take note. Covid is on the move again. None of us is immune. Wear an n95 respirator 😷 in public indoor spaces. Keep your distance from people you don't live with. If you have symptoms, test and stay home. Be Covid-smart. Let's not spread this virus.
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#LongCovid
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www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/ima...
2025 research shows COVID has caused a significant injury to children’s lungs who have developed long covid and all children are at risk from long covid! Risk is cumulative with reinfections. Moderna study showed that.
2025 research shows COVID has caused a significant injury to children’s lungs who have developed long covid and all children are at risk from long covid! Risk is cumulative with reinfections. Moderna study showed that.
Imaging shows significant lung injury in kids with long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
June 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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www.geo.tv/latest/60903... #covidisairborne #longcovid #longcovidawareness #markedbycovid #brianwilson
Al Jardine reveals when Brian Wilson ‘became detached'
Al Jardine just revealed Brian Wilson had become “detached.”Speaking of The Beach Boys icon and co-founder, Al told Variety how the musician had went silent and became detached as he battled the long-...
www.geo.tv
June 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Just seen the photos of the last gathering of my local green party and I've never been so close to quitting. Indoors, in person, face to face. I wonder where the level of their denial is. The party has a policy. #covidisairborne. The harms of infection are real.
June 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Just seen the photos of the last gathering of my local green party and I've never been so close to quitting. Indoors, in person, face to face. I wonder where the level of their denial is. The party has a policy. #covidisairborne. The harms of infection are real.
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Clinical case of an 8-year-old girl in China who developed acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) due to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The child also had pneumonia. The disease "ultimately progressed to brain death."
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Case report of brain death in a child due to COVID-19 and literature review - BMC Infectious Diseases
Purpose Although COVID-19 typically presents with respiratory symptoms, it can also lead to severe neurological manifestations in children. While case reports of COVID-19–associated encephalopathy (in...
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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"When someone says 'don’t think of an elephant,' you automatically think of an elephant."
Which is why we should stop saying #CovidIsNotOver
Better say #CovidIsStillEverywhere, #CovidIsAirborne
Say #CovidCausesBrainDamage, #CovidHarmsYourHeart
Tell people the truth. Cut the "not" 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
Which is why we should stop saying #CovidIsNotOver
Better say #CovidIsStillEverywhere, #CovidIsAirborne
Say #CovidCausesBrainDamage, #CovidHarmsYourHeart
Tell people the truth. Cut the "not" 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
When you repeat a false argument, even for purpose of saying it’s “not true,” you help make the argument stronger in the minds of your readers. Because of the way your brain’s neurocircuitry works, you activate the frames you are trying to negate.
www.theframelab.org/cut-the-not-...
www.theframelab.org/cut-the-not-...
Cut the Not: Why banishing one word can power up your communication
A FrameLab tip for supercharged writing and communications
www.theframelab.org
June 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"When someone says 'don’t think of an elephant,' you automatically think of an elephant."
Which is why we should stop saying #CovidIsNotOver
Better say #CovidIsStillEverywhere, #CovidIsAirborne
Say #CovidCausesBrainDamage, #CovidHarmsYourHeart
Tell people the truth. Cut the "not" 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
Which is why we should stop saying #CovidIsNotOver
Better say #CovidIsStillEverywhere, #CovidIsAirborne
Say #CovidCausesBrainDamage, #CovidHarmsYourHeart
Tell people the truth. Cut the "not" 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
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5 years in, we're up to more than 1/3 of acute-COVID survivors having Forever COVID.
#MaskUp!
#CovidIsntOver #CovidIsAirborne
#MaskUp!
#CovidIsntOver #CovidIsAirborne
New study with a very large sample size & with high rates of bad health outcomes. #COVID
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
5 years in, we're up to more than 1/3 of acute-COVID survivors having Forever COVID.
#MaskUp!
#CovidIsntOver #CovidIsAirborne
#MaskUp!
#CovidIsntOver #CovidIsAirborne
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In a car with 5 other people. Strangers. I am the only one masked & we have windows open both sides. They start talking about Covid. One says she has trigeminal neuralgia as result of Covid. They all compare Covid stories. Then they ask for the windows to be closed! FFFS!!!! #covidisairborne
June 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In a car with 5 other people. Strangers. I am the only one masked & we have windows open both sides. They start talking about Covid. One says she has trigeminal neuralgia as result of Covid. They all compare Covid stories. Then they ask for the windows to be closed! FFFS!!!! #covidisairborne
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If we are going to throw kids maskless into unsafe schools to inhale BSL-3 pathogen so they can ‘build immunity’
….then it makes sense that the next talking point is making sure that kids learn to ‘acclimatize’ to sitting in crowded & no AC buildings in 45C heat for 8 hours?
#covidisairborne
….then it makes sense that the next talking point is making sure that kids learn to ‘acclimatize’ to sitting in crowded & no AC buildings in 45C heat for 8 hours?
#covidisairborne
June 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If we are going to throw kids maskless into unsafe schools to inhale BSL-3 pathogen so they can ‘build immunity’
….then it makes sense that the next talking point is making sure that kids learn to ‘acclimatize’ to sitting in crowded & no AC buildings in 45C heat for 8 hours?
#covidisairborne
….then it makes sense that the next talking point is making sure that kids learn to ‘acclimatize’ to sitting in crowded & no AC buildings in 45C heat for 8 hours?
#covidisairborne
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Labour are also ignoring Covid.
Not mild
Airborne
1 in 10 with long covid
This has caused the rise in sickness
Over 240k + died preventable deaths.
Long covid is the biggest health disaster with over 409 million estimated to be suffering globally.
#covidisairborne
Not mild
Airborne
1 in 10 with long covid
This has caused the rise in sickness
Over 240k + died preventable deaths.
Long covid is the biggest health disaster with over 409 million estimated to be suffering globally.
#covidisairborne
One Labour MP told me: “I can’t support a policy that targets the most vulnerable in society. It’s just not very Labour.” Another said: “This isn’t just bad politics, it’s wrong”
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/25/l...
hyphenonline.com/2025/06/25/l...
Welfare vote rebellion threatens Starmer’s hold on his party
Next week’s vote on a controversial plan to cut £5bn from disability and sickness benefits is proving to be a moral red line for many Labour MPs
hyphenonline.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Labour are also ignoring Covid.
Not mild
Airborne
1 in 10 with long covid
This has caused the rise in sickness
Over 240k + died preventable deaths.
Long covid is the biggest health disaster with over 409 million estimated to be suffering globally.
#covidisairborne
Not mild
Airborne
1 in 10 with long covid
This has caused the rise in sickness
Over 240k + died preventable deaths.
Long covid is the biggest health disaster with over 409 million estimated to be suffering globally.
#covidisairborne
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Populists pushed out a mild narrative on COVID.
Masks save lives! Save long term health!
#WearARespie ffp2/3
#Covidisairborne
#Measlesisairborne
Masks save lives! Save long term health!
#WearARespie ffp2/3
#Covidisairborne
#Measlesisairborne
SCHRIER: Have you ever treated measles?
RFK JR: No
SCHRIER: Well I have. Let me tell you how miserable these kids is. The great thing is there's a vaccine to prevent it ... they only work if you actually give them
RFK JR: No
SCHRIER: Well I have. Let me tell you how miserable these kids is. The great thing is there's a vaccine to prevent it ... they only work if you actually give them
June 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Populists pushed out a mild narrative on COVID.
Masks save lives! Save long term health!
#WearARespie ffp2/3
#Covidisairborne
#Measlesisairborne
Masks save lives! Save long term health!
#WearARespie ffp2/3
#Covidisairborne
#Measlesisairborne
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Psych mini-essay🧵: Have you heard of the prisoner's dilemma? It's a concept of game theory that's often studied in psychology, but it can also apply to political situations like resistance to the rise of authoritarianism.
In the original dilemma scenario, 2 people are arrested for a crime...
1/14
In the original dilemma scenario, 2 people are arrested for a crime...
1/14
The question is: *will* it protect those institutions? My guess, based on historical events, is that it won't.
Sometimes, there's no way to "win." The options may be to retain institutional identity but exist in a dinished form, or to maintain strength but forfeit identity & mission. History...
Sometimes, there's no way to "win." The options may be to retain institutional identity but exist in a dinished form, or to maintain strength but forfeit identity & mission. History...
June 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Psych mini-essay🧵: Have you heard of the prisoner's dilemma? It's a concept of game theory that's often studied in psychology, but it can also apply to political situations like resistance to the rise of authoritarianism.
In the original dilemma scenario, 2 people are arrested for a crime...
1/14
In the original dilemma scenario, 2 people are arrested for a crime...
1/14
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Look I am a covid cautious person (novel virus & all that) & this stmt👇 RESONATES
“some people avoid short-term emotional discomfort at the expense of others, rather than sharing the burden & winning long-term well-being for all”
#DutyOfCare
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsFarFromOver
“some people avoid short-term emotional discomfort at the expense of others, rather than sharing the burden & winning long-term well-being for all”
#DutyOfCare
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsFarFromOver
12/ "diffusion of responsibility," but it's also an aspect of the prisoner's dilemma, whereby some people avoid short-term emotional discomfort at the expense of others, rather than sharing the burden & winning long-term well-being for all.
My point is that, if you ever wondered how the German...
My point is that, if you ever wondered how the German...
June 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Look I am a covid cautious person (novel virus & all that) & this stmt👇 RESONATES
“some people avoid short-term emotional discomfort at the expense of others, rather than sharing the burden & winning long-term well-being for all”
#DutyOfCare
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsFarFromOver
“some people avoid short-term emotional discomfort at the expense of others, rather than sharing the burden & winning long-term well-being for all”
#DutyOfCare
#CovidIsAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsFarFromOver
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June 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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How can we still be pondering in the UK #covidinquiry if Covid is airborne when the CDC advised to clean the air a year or so ago? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Millions with #Longcovid over 3 million! #TakingthePIP. Why aren’t we reducing sickness?
#covidisairborne
Millions with #Longcovid over 3 million! #TakingthePIP. Why aren’t we reducing sickness?
#covidisairborne
June 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
How can we still be pondering in the UK #covidinquiry if Covid is airborne when the CDC advised to clean the air a year or so ago? @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
Millions with #Longcovid over 3 million! #TakingthePIP. Why aren’t we reducing sickness?
#covidisairborne
Millions with #Longcovid over 3 million! #TakingthePIP. Why aren’t we reducing sickness?
#covidisairborne